Football Preview: Newark Catholic moving on after just missing state title

NC almost forced overtime in the D-VI state final, but must turn the page and start fresh

6:38 AM,
Aug. 27, 2013

Written by

Henry S. Conte
Local News Editor

Newark Catholic was on the precipice. Just a few yards from the goal line with one play remaining. A touchdown gave them a shot at overtime with Maria Stein Marion Local, and possibly a win in the Division VI state title game. An incompletion would end the season.

It is 77 steps to the top of Massillon's Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. NC coach Bill Franks counted them. The Green Wave made it to step No. 76.

"That whole series, we knew we could get down there," senior Spencer Chapman said. ...